2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 568 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |